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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

Have you ever traveled to the spectacular city of New York City? Even if you haven't you will still enjoy another wonderful read by Salvator Rubbino. This book has a wonderful story and interesting facts about this great city. Happy reading! :o)

A Walk in New York

by Slavator Rubbino

In this unabashed ode to the Big Apple, Rubbino's fresh, lively paintings and breezy text capture the delight of a wide-eyed boy and his dad as they experience the wonders of New York firsthand. Includes a gatefold of the Empire State Building. 

Want to learn more about author Slavator Rubbino? Click here! 

Read more about Mr. Rubbino's other work here! 

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

If there is anyone out there in the reading community who is making a trip to London, England someday a soon, please feel free to bring a librarian-sized suitcase with some water and crackers in it with them... I will be inside. ;o) 

In the meantime, I will be re-reading A Walk in London by Salvatore Rubbino. It is a story about a mom and daughter who are taking an exciting trip to London. Throughout the book, the author included fun and lesser-known facts about this historical city. If you love to travel, this book is a great read for you! :o)

A Walk in London

by Salvatore Rubbino

Readers are invited to come along on a mother-daughter day trip to London as they wend their way past the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, through Trafalgar Square, and on to Covent Garden. Includes a fold-out surprise. 

Want to learn more about author Slavator Rubbino? Click here! 

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

When you attend the State Fair of Texas, do you often wonder who invented the MARVELOUS Texas Star? If you've ever wondered where this amazing Ferris Wheel came from then you are in for a treat. The book of the day is called Mr. Ferris & His Wheel by Kathryn Davis. It is not only packed with historical facts about this amazing feat of engineering, but the illustrations truly stand out. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did! Happy reading! :o)

Capturing an engineer's creative vision and mind for detail, this fully illustrated picture book biography sheds light on how the American inventor George Ferris defied gravity and seemingly impossible odds to invent the world's most iconic amusement park attraction, the Ferris wheel. A fun, fact-filled text by Gibbs Davis combines with Gilbert Ford's dazzling full-color illustrations to transport readers to the 1893 World's Fair, where George Ferris and his big, wonderful wheel lifted passengers to the skies for the first time.

Want to learn more about author Kathryn Davis or Mr. Ferris & His Wheel? Click here!

Take a moment to preview this book by watching the book trailer!

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

Are you a fan of Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ivan? If you loved reading about Ivan, then you MUST check this nonfiction companion book out! Happy reading! 

Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla

In a spare, powerful text and evocative illustrations, the Newbery medalist Katherine Applegate and the artist G. Brian Karas present the extraordinary real story of a special gorilla.
Captured as a baby, Ivan was brought to a Tacoma, Washington, mall to attract shoppers. Gradually, public pressure built until a better way of life for Ivan was found at Zoo Atlanta. From the Congo to America, and from a local business attraction to a national symbol of animal welfare, Ivan the Shopping Mall Gorilla traveled an astonishing distance in miles and in impact.
This is his true story and includes photographs of Ivan in the back matter.

Want to learn more about author Katherine Applegate? Click here!

Want to learn more about this fascinating gorilla? Click here! 

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!

This week, 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders enjoyed Lois Ehlert's autobiography book The Scraps Book: Notes from a Colorful Life. This fantastic read truly earned the chance to grace the 2015-2016 Texas Bluebonnet Award list.  Today's featured book is also a story of Lois Ehlert's life as a little girl and how her parents inspired her to create. I hope you are inspired to create, too! Happy reading and creating! :)

Hands: Growing Up to be an Artist

As the child in this story watches her mother and father work with their hands, she knows she wants to build and sew and garden and paint just like they do. All she needs is a special place to work, lots of good materials--and plenty of encouragement. With these tools, she is able to make the most wonderful things.From Caldecott Honor-winning artist Lois Ehlert, here is a book for anyone, young or old, a book that celebrates the importance of nurturing the creative spirit within us all. Includes an inspiring author's note.

Want to learn more about author/illustrator Lois Ehlert? Click here! 

Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei

Today's Friday Read is a wonderful biography book! Ever wanted to know who invented the Webster's Dictionary??? Look no further than author Jeri Chase Ferris' book Noah Webster & His Words. It is a fabulous book that will change the way you look at the Webster's Dictionary! Happy reading!

Noah Webster & His Words

by Jeri Chase Ferris

Presents a biography of Noah Webster, chronicling his adult life and outlining the events that led up to his creation of the first American English dictionary.

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Want to learn more about author Jeri Chase Ferris? Click here! 

Want to learn more about this biography? Click here!

Check out this awesome book trailer!

Melissa Sweet Author Visit!!!

Sonntag Elementary had the privilege of hosting award winning author/illustrator Melissa Sweet in the library! The entire school was THRILLED to listen to Mrs. Sweet as she told us the background of her amazing  book Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade as well as Little Red Writing! Check out some pictures from her visit as well as links to find out more about Ms. Sweet and her books. Happy reading! :)

Check out her books here! 

Want to learn more about author/illustrator Melissa Sweet? Click here! 

Want to take a sneak peek of Balloons over Broadway? See below. 

Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!!!

Are you ready for some football???? 

If you are a college football...wait...Fightin' Texas Aggie Football fan (WHOOP!!!!!)...okay...I got a little excited...

 If you are a college football fan like I am you will LOVE this new series in the Sonntag Library!! We have a large variety of college football teams from the Texas Aggies all the way to the Clemson Tigers! So, put your game day jersey on and check the 'Inside College Football' series out! Happy reading!! :)

Click HERE to see what other teams a part of this nifty series! 

Ever wonder how why French people in the 1700's wore HUGE, white wigs or why it was so important for men and women to have red hair during Queen Elizabeth I's reign in the 1500's? If so, then the Kathleen Krull's nonfiction book Big Wig: A Little History of Hair will no doubt keep you reading. Check it out! :)

Big Wig: A Little History of Hair

by Kathleen Krull

Presents a humorous history of hair and hair fashions and provides numerous anecdotes about how certain trends were started. Provides additional chronological information and includes color illustrations.

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Want to know more about the author? Click here! 

Want to read more books by Kathleen Krull? Click here! 

Fashion trends have been around since the dawn of time! Fashion not only plays a significant role in our everyday lives but fashion also defines who we are. The books of the day come from a new series called Fabulous Fashions of the Decade by Felicia Lowenstein Niven. The books in this nifty series are full of fashion trends, fads, and popular culture tidbits from the 1920's all the way through the 1990's. Kids, adults, and grandparents alike will enjoy taking a journey back in time to reflect on where we have been to where we are today. I hope you enjoy this new series! Happy reading! 

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